News on Potato Trade from Africa

Egyptian Potato Fields: Thriving Despite Global Challenges
May 03, 2024

Egyptian potato exports to Asia immune to red sea crisis

The outbreak of the Red Sea crisis has taken its toll on many Egyptian export campaigns - citrus fruits being the first casualty - but it seems that the potato export campaign is holding up well. 
Moroccan exports of ware potatoes at 5-year low
October 11, 2023

Moroccan exports of ware potatoes at 5-year low

Morocco, as one of the leading global suppliers of fruits and vegetables, is increasing its exports of fruit and vegetable products, but this is not the case for the Moroccan fresh potato exports.
Egyptian potato exports to EU to reach at least 3-year high in 2023
July 17, 2023

Potato export from Egypt to the European Union is up in 2023

This year Egyptian potato exports to the EU market are expected to reach at least three-year high.
Nuevos mercados a los exportadores egipcios
May 17, 2023

Las patatas egipcias obtienen buenos resultados en el mercado español

Este año se ha caracterizado por cambios en el clima mundial que han trastocado las producción de patatas y provocado alteraciones en los canales de aprovisionamiento.
Egypt exported a record volume of potatoes to Southeast Asia in 2022
April 10, 2023

Egypt exported a record volume of potatoes to Southeast Asia in 2022

By the end of 2022, Egypt exported a record volume of potatoes to the countries of Southeast Asia, EastFruit reports. Indonesia remained the main destination for their supply, and exports more than doubled last year.
Egypt imported 131 thousand tons of seed potato and 25 thousand tons of frozen french fries and potato chips
January 18, 2022

Egypt imported 131 thousand tons of seed potato and 25 thousand tons of potato products (French Fries and Chips)

Sources revealed to Al-Mal that 131 thousand tons of potato seeds arrived from European facilities approved for import from last October until early January, for 76 approved varieties.
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Middlemen plunge Rwanda potato farmers into losses
November 16, 2021

Middlemen plunge Rwanda potato farmers into losses

Potato farmers in Rwanda are counting their losses, claiming that they are selling their produce at 'giveaway' prices, despite the cost remaining high on the market.
Expiration of anti-dumping tariffs on fries leaves South African potato industry vulnerable
July 28, 2021

Expiration of anti-dumping tariffs on fries leaves South African potato industry vulnerable

Anti-dumping tariffs on frozen French fries imported from the Netherlands and Germany have expired, leaving the South African potato industry vulnerable to ‘dumping’.
Kenya: Potato imports by fast-food firms to attract 30pc duty.
June 21, 2021

Kenya: Potato imports by fast-food firms to attract 30pc duty

Major fast-food joints rely on imports from as far as Egypt and South Africa for the potatoes they use for French fries.
Demand for washed potatoes in Namibia not met by local supply
April 27, 2021

Demand for washed potatoes in Namibia not met by local supply

In Namibia, retailers and importing agents have spent NAD (Namibian Dollar) 120.1 million (USD 8.4 million) between 2019 and 2020 on importing washed potatoes to meet local demand.
Western Australian delegation visits Egypt to assess export opportunities seed potatoes
December 12, 2019

Western Australian delegation visits Egypt to assess export opportunities seed potatoes

A trade delegation including Western Australian (WA) potato industry leaders toured Egypt in November, confirming the potential to export at least 10,000 tonnes of seed potatoes.
Potato export from Egypt to Europe already at 200.000 tonnes
March 07, 2019

Potato export from Egypt to Europe already at 200.000 tonnes

Egypt has succeeded in opening new markets for agricultural crops, including potatoes.
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Stop of seed potato import in 2021, says Algerian Minister of Agriculture
December 11, 2018

Algeria will stop seed potato import in 2021, says Minister of Agriculture

The Algerian Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries Abdelkader Bouazghi said that Algeria would stop the import of seed potatoes in 2021
Tanzania, Netherlands sign potato deal
August 12, 2018

Tanzania, Netherlands sign potato deal

The permanent secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, Mr Mathew Mtigumwe, and the Dutch Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Jeroen Verheul, signed the document on behalf of the two governments.
Three new seed potato varieties from the UK recommended for export to Kenya
July 01, 2018

Three new seed potato varieties from the UK recommended for export to Kenya

Based on extensive trials (two years, three separate farms, ten potato varieties) in a joint effort of AHDB, James Hutton Ltd, SASA and Seeds2B Africa (part of the Syngenta Foundation) three GB potato varieties have been recommended for release in Kenya.
Russia partially lifts ban on potato exports from Egypt
June 06, 2018

Russia partially lifts ban on potato exports from Egypt

Russia has agreed to ease a ban on potato exports from eight farming areas in Egypt, allowing shipments to resume from June 6.
Chipsy launches its biggest agricultural programme for potato seed production
April 27, 2018

Egypt: Chipsy launches agricultural program to produce all seed potatoes locally

Pepsico's joint venture in Egypt, Chipsy For Food Industries SAE, announced a major agricultural programme to produce all seed potatoes locally.
Russia blocks two potato shipments imported from Egypt due to detection brown rot
March 20, 2018

Russia blocks two potato shipments from Egypt due to detection brown rot

Russia’s agricultural quarantine authorities flagged two potato shipments imported from Egypt that were found to be contaminated with potato brown rot.

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